Symptoms

Symptoms of eosinophilia are often those of the underlying condition. For example:

Asthma symptoms may include:

Wheezing

Breathlessness

Parasitic infection symptoms may include:

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Fever

Cough

Rashes

Medicine reaction symptoms may include:

Skin rashes

Rarer symptoms of eosinophilia may include:

Weight loss

Night sweats

Lymph node enlargement

Skin rashes

Numbness and tingling due to nerve damage

Treatment

Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Primary and secondary eosinophilia can be managed by treating the underlying cause.

Idiopathic eosinophilia may be treated with corticosteroids. This group of medications can reduce inflammation and decrease the number of eosinophils. Corticosteroids may be taken in inhaled form, topical treatment, pills, or injections.